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Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software
A secretive American electronic warfare unit just upgraded software aboard Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. It probably won’t be a game changer but it’s still bad news for the Kremlin.
Battle Lines Mostly Static 1-Month After Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia’s Kursk
Ukraine has grabbed about as much as it can and Russia isn’t likely to be able to kick Kyiv’s troops out any time soon.
Putin Seems Intent on Dealing with Anything Other Than Kursk
Nero “fiddled” while Rome burned – a review of the Russian president’s official website shows his week was focused on mundane routine rather than the fighting on Russian soil.
The Battle of Kursk 2024
A quick assessment of what we know about the surprise Ukrainian assault into Russia, and what might be Ukraine’s strategic and operational objectives.
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Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software
A secretive American electronic warfare unit just upgraded software aboard Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. It probably won’t be a game changer but it’s still bad news for the Kremlin.
Battle Lines Mostly Static 1-Month After Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia’s Kursk
Ukraine has grabbed about as much as it can and Russia isn’t likely to be able to kick Kyiv’s troops out any time soon.
Putin Seems Intent on Dealing with Anything Other Than Kursk
Nero “fiddled” while Rome burned – a review of the Russian president’s official website shows his week was focused on mundane routine rather than the fighting on Russian soil.
The Battle of Kursk 2024
A quick assessment of what we know about the surprise Ukrainian assault into Russia, and what might be Ukraine’s strategic and operational objectives.
Russian Recklessness Flirts with Triggering NATO’s Article 5
From Russian fighter pilots firing on an RAF surveillance plane or hitting USAF drones over the Black Sea, to causing alarm from Russian drones falling in Romania, the Kremlin needlessly baits NATO.
Russia’s Multiple Headaches After Ukrainian Cruise Missile Attack on Sevastopol
Kyiv’s missile strike has just handed Russia a huge blow, with major warship repairs now necessary, control of half the Black Sea probably lost, and serious egg on its face.
Abrams Tanks – Washington’s Gift to Ukraine, Arriving This Month
The United States has committed a total of 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The first batch of 10 tanks is expected to arrive in Ukraine this September, after the final repairs and adjustments in Germany.
Ukraine’s New Long-Range Missiles – Born of Necessity, Mother of Invention
With the West withholding long-range tactical weapons for fear of escalation, Ukraine is rediscovering its arms-maker legacy and developing its own solutions which may let Kyiv strike even deeper.
A Man for All Seasons – Zelensky’s Choice as Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov
Replacing the current defense minister at the height of the counteroffensive has raised some eyebrows but may yet prove to be another inspired decision by Ukraine’s President.
How Attacks on Russia’s Bomber and Transport Aircraft Severely Weaken the Kremlin
Kyiv must create logistics problems for Russia, force them to increase the distance of delivering equipment and shooting missiles, and destroy out-of-production assets the Kremlin can’t replace.
How Long Can Russia Sustain the War in Ukraine?
Accurate estimates of Russia’s economic health are hard to arrive at because they largely rely on Moscow’s own figures – what is the real picture?
The Beginning of the End of Putin in Crimea
“As Putin’s ‘red line’ increasingly comes under assault, his only recourse remains targeting civilians and Ukrainian grain. Meanwhile, Ukraine keeps pressing south.”
Why Training Ukrainian Pilots on Swedish Gripen Fighters is Important
Ukrainian pilots have already started familiarization training on the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters. Could this be the air combat solution the Ukrainian Air Force needs?
War in Ukraine Is a Bonanza for Arms Manufacturers and Western Militaries Alike
Much military hardware being provided to Ukraine comes from old stock that, as it’s replaced, is good news for manufacturers’ profits and for NATO and other forces which will get new kit.
Ukraine’s Valley Forge Moment
There is good reason for optimism about Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
Prigozhin Failed to Understand that Putin Never Forgives or Forgets – and He’s Not Alone
Not everyone who criticizes the Russian President dies violently, but many do. The death of the head of the Wagner PMC, suggests that Putin’s associates will continue to eliminate those who offend.
The Americans want a quick end to the war. The Ukrainians want to be sure Russian missiles, bombs and drones won’t be able to hit Ukrainian homes ever again. That’s a problem.
Nov. 18